Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
